"Star Wars is a big world, and Disney's new streaming service affords a wonderful opportunity to tell stories that stretch out over multiple chapters," Favreau said in an email to the Times regarding his upcoming show.

The report also details other Disney movies destined to debut on the service, including the $45 million Timmy Failure being directed by Spotlight's Tom McCarthy, remakes of Lady and the Tramp and The Sword in the Stone, Noelle starring Anna Kendrick, the sled dog movie Togo, a remake of Three Men and a Baby, The Paper Magician and Stargirl.

Other TV shows mentioned by the Times include series based on High School Musical, Monsters Inc, Marvel and possibly The Muppets.